Exodus 28

Exodus #14

What is the hidden meaning of the High Priest's clothing? What must he wear and why? A better understanding of the High Priest's clothing will help us understand the clothing of the Catholic Priesthood.

Concerning the High Priest's vestments, Ben Sira (ca. 190 BC.) wrote "How glorious was he when he looked forth from the Tent and emerged from behind the Temple veil! He was like the morning star appearing between the clouds, Like the full moon on a festival day"

So what do these various elements of the priestly vestment mean?